Saturday Blog Hop: Summer Fun Time

loritamariecrafts
32 minutes ago
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Hello! Thanks for joining us on our Create with Stamping Friends Saturday Blog Hop! We love creating for you to give you some inspiration in your own crafting.

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This week we are celebrating Summer! My kids just finished school yesterday and now it really feels like summer can begin! I have been having the best time crafting with the 'Splash & Relax' Bundle this week, I hope this card gives you some inspiration and maybe the desire to head to the pool!

Products Used

Colour Combo: Azure Afternoon, Strawberry Slush & Daffodil Delight. Definite Summer Vibes!
Bundle: 'Splash & Relax.' This bundle is a surprise hit for me. So much fun!

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Card Base:
1. Cut Azure Afternoon Cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
2. Score in half at 4 1/4".
Card Front:
1. Cut Basic White Cardstock to 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".
2. Cut 4 strips of Masking Paper to 1/2" wide and line up on the outside edges of the white paper.
3. Using a Blending Brush, add Azure Afternoon ink to make your pool background. Peel off the masking paper.
4. Floaties: Stamp in Daffodil Delight & Strawberry Slush. Cut out with the coordinating die. Then use these as a guide for where you want to stamp the shadow. Then stamp each shadow in Azure Afternoon.
5. Add pool to card with dimensionals.
6. Add floaties with dimensionals. If desired you can cut out the handles too.
7. Heat emboss sentiment in white on Azure Afternoon cardstock and add to card.
8. Finish off with embellishments😎.

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For more fun and inspiration, be sure to either click back to see Debbie's project or next to check out Cindy's! Then enjoy the rest of the blog hop to see everyone's beautiful projects!

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